TE Connectivity's range of inserts for heavy duty connectors comply with the EN45545 European standard on flame retardancy for materials and products in railway rolling stock. The inserts from TE meet R22 and R23 requirement set on level HL3. They have an operating temperature range that extends from -40°C to +125°C. The modular inserts provide users with a high level of flexibility when configuring railway connector systems. They can be configured to hold anywhere from 1 pin to 216 pins and enable signal, data, and power to be transmitted via one single connector.
Standards and Specifications
- EN45545: Fire protection on railway vehicles, railway applications, and application specification: 114-133107
- EN61984: Connectors - safety requirements and tests
- EN 50467: Electrical connectors - requirements and test, railway applications
- IEC 60512: Connectors for electronic equipment - test and measurements
- IEC 60664-1: Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems (Part 1)
- EN 61373: Rolling stock equipment - shock and vibration test, railway applications
Features
- Compliance with safety regulations
- Reliable electrical connection
- High flexibility and possibility of creating a customized interface
- Time-saving with easy assembly of the modular inserts
Applications
- Downlighting
- Industrial equipment
- Status indication
- Inter-car jumpers
